The Right Format

For Your Windows® Workflow

On location and in the studio, we know that workflow efficiency is priority. Whether you’re working with the
latest macOS
or Windows® based computer, we’re delivering the right tools to help keep your media and creativity moving.

All You Need is Windows?

Are you committed to Windows-only?* Reformatting your G-Technology drive is easy. Just click on G-Technology
Format
Wizard button below and follow the instructions.

WARNING: All data will be removed from the drive during reformatting to NTFS. Please back up all data prior to
reformatting
your drive.

The Best of Both Creative Worlds

In today’s creative world, you can walk into many studios and see a blend of macOS and Windows based computers
as creatives
continue to prefer one system over the other. We love to see such platform inclusiveness, however there is one
major
barrier. How do you move media from one system to another without wasting time or corrupting files?

With HFS+ for Windows by Paragon, you get read and write access for your new HFS+ formatted G-Technology drive in
compatible
Windows and macOS based computers without having to reformat the drive. By eliminating the hassle of multiple
steps
to transfer media files from one system to another, your creative workflow will be simpler and more efficient.
And
because you do not have to reformat the drive, existing data is not deleted when installing this software.

Mac and Only Mac!

Using a Mac-only workflow?* Your drive is ready to go, so let’s start creating.

*Compatible with macOS 10.11+

Mac and Only Mac!

Using a Mac-only workflow?* Your drive is ready to go, so let’s start creating.

*Compatible with macOS 10.11+

FAQ

Q: If I already see the software install on my drive, do I need to download anything from the website?

A: No. If you see G-UTILITIES in your drive folder, you already have the software install
available
on your drive. Simply open the file and you will see instructions along with the software install.

Q: I'm a Windows user and do not see anything when I plug in my drive. What should I do?

A: CLICK HERE to download the HFS+ for Windows by Paragon software on each Windows system on
which
you will be using the drive. Once HFS+ for Windows by Paragon in installed, you will see your G-Technology drive
on
your Windows system and you will have read and write access from both Windows and macOS based computers.

Q: I'm a Mac user and do not plan on using my G-Technology drive with the Windows OS nor do I plan to
share
my drive with a Windows OS user. Do I need to install anything?

A: No. You are all set and ready to start creating! Your G-Technology drive is designed
ready-to-use
for macOS and does not require any additional setup or install.

Q: I'm a Mac user and want to remove the G-UTILITIES partition from my drive. Can I remove this?

A: Yes, the G-UTILITIES partition can be removed. Go to your Disk Utility, highlight
G-UTILITIES
and click on the minus button to remove the partition.

Q: What's the difference between the HFS+ for Windows by Paragon install and the G-Technology Format
Wizard
install?

A: The HFS+ for Windows by Paragon install allows users to read and write to their
compatible
G-Technology drives across both macOS and Windows computers. By installing HFS+ for Windows by Paragon, you can
easily
share your drive with compatible macOS and Windows based computer users. The good thing about the HFS+ for Windows
by
Paragon option is that your current data on the drive will not be deleted or changed during the install since the
drive
is not being reformatted. Learn more about the Paragon install here: https://www.paragon-software.com/home/hfs-windows/.

The G-Technology Format
Wizard
install is for users who want to reformat their drives for use with Windows systems only. By installing the
G-Technology
Format Wizard, you will only be able to access your G-Technology drive on Windows systems.

WARNING: if you
choose
to install the G-Technology Format Wizard, your drive will be reformatted to NTFS resulting in data loss of
any
current data you have on your drive. Please back up your drive before installing the G-Technology Format
Wizard.

Q: I have an older G-Technology drive with data already on it. Can I share my files with a Windows OS
user?

A: Yes. Just have the Windows OS user download and install HFS+ for Windows by Paragon on
their
Windows system for read and write access to your drive. And because the drive isn't being reformatted, the
existing
data will not be changed or deleted.

Q: Which Windows OS versions are supported with the HFS+ for Windows by Paragon install?